HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
Mayo's
SHOPPE
HONG KONG
Big selection in imported STRAWS
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Made to order HATS,
Easter Frocks Formal & Informal
Arriving President" Pierce:
Oloucester Arcade, -
CONFIDE IN
PUZZLED WISHES TO KNOW if it is necessary for a lady to rise when she is introduced to a man her same age or older? UNLESS YOU ARE BEING in- troduced to d high government official or the president of a coun- try, a cardinal or archbishop you do not rise. Therefore, your not rising
isn't considered wrong. However, if it is an older woman whom you are introduced to, then It shows respect for old age when you rise, but it is not absolutely necessary,
HOUSEKEEPER WISHES to put a knocker on her front door. Should the name of her husband and, her own be In- scribed on sald knocker, and should there be a title?
USUALLY THE LAST name alone is put on the name plate of a knocker Sometimes a man's full
especially name.
when another nierüber of the family is Hving nearby."it is necessary that one door-plate be marked James Brown and the other John Brown. As matter of fact, one may put what une chooses on cne's own door knocker. but the only title per- mitted is "Doctor." and even this is usually put on a separate plate and not on that of the knocker,
DOUBTFUL HAS BEEN mar- ried for ten years. During the past four years his wife, has be- come practically an invalid. The money pald to doctors, he hates to admit the large amount, and
of these various physicians have helped his wife's condition. He has come to the conclusion that the wlle's illness is all in her - head, and asks what he is to
do? :
none
IF YOU ARE VERY sure o: your
statements commence to work on
FAITH
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neutral members of the family who must sit within earshot. There is no record of anyorie ever being convinced against his own beliefs in such fashion. The game can go on and on, for the setup never. changes.
It's a form of mimic warfare for rocking chair gladiators: "a verbal boxing bout, without a decision; a jonating with sharp-pointed words. the participants riding furiously on "hobby" horses. Suggest "he cinema, carda, invite others for the evening or you leave the house. during these hectic conversations. but you may as well resign your- self. It will go on and on,"
TIRED HAS BEEN MARRIED for seventeen years. now, due to some unknown influence her husband is straying from the home. comfortable attractive There are no children. Several '. times a divorce or seperation has been hinted. The woman does not know what course to follow the constant combat daring the last four months has left her weary and non- resistent.
FIRST OF ALL SIT down and review the past six months, your behaviour and that of your hus- Analyse his actions and
band.
feelings and be honest with your- self. offer no excuses. Then change your personality, try and return to the way of thinking and actinik when you were first married. All women are good actresses if they wishl
Be sweet, gay, charming and at- tentive: carry this campaign out for about a month, thẹn in a very sweet manner inform your husband that you wish, to 'take a trip of a week or more. You will leave him with a good impression after the month of charm and happiness. When you return continue to be
gay, serene, and happy do not let your wife. Of course. study her
him disturb you, keep your mind character and see what it is that occupied with other subjects out- causes her to enjoy this state of side the home and pay plenty of
not nag and do
fealth. Do
attention to your husband. Try a
not allow her to know or feel that complete new wardrobe, perfume. you disbelleve her. Try and and and keep in step with the world's, some occupation which will be daily life. Up on your toes. It may
of interest and encourage her in
be difficult but it will be well
this. Forget all illness, medicine worth it. and doctors, do not speak of them. Bring friends into your home
tion
DEAR FAITH PRIOR: I am.
And sce that the conversa- seventeen years old. live with my does not turn to health. parents, and have had 3 fair Go outside for entertainment more amount of education. During the öften, the refuses to go with past six months I have been em- you, try going by yourself once or ployed as a secretary with a be Tice You may go so far as being ginner's salary. Now, I find myself cruel in her eyes by seeming to in difficulties with my mother. She get her allments, keep up with continues to treat me as a school your daily life, be on your toes. If girl, refuses me permission to leave "she does not fall into stride with the house but one night a week you, continue anyway, eventually and continually calls attention to she' will snap out of herself and my actions," my friends and follow you as she really does not finances. want to be left behind. Do not Don't you think it is about time baby het. Try an elementary book that I think for myself? On several of Christian Science, give it to her occasions I have, had quarrels with to read. This has helped many, my parent and felt uncomfortable men and women,
afterwards. My father will not in-. terfer, he says nothing. What can I do to prove to mother, that I am growing up?-Seventeen.
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A WIFE WRITES OF HER husband and father. Frequent-' ly the three spend, evenings together, but never without a political argument which lasts the whole evening, each male becoming so intense they fairly Acream at the other. Many times she has attempted to keep them from such conversalion; however, they eventually get into said arguments. What can
done about IT IRRESPONSIBLE
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DEAR SEVENTEEN: Do not be too critical Some day you may be a mother, and unui that time you will not understand completely her feelings and thoughts. tolerant and respectful, and re- member your mother is your best friend. Your new position does give you more confidence and clearer insights into outside busi- nese life, but there are mang pit- POLITICAL falls waiting you argument, furious and noisy, is a A business girl should not go out favourite indoor sport for some every evening, two late evenings people. In its usual manifestation, a week are plenty. Your health more like a game played at the top and disposition. besides your work of the voice, than an intellectual | cannot stand such strains.. Make exercise. Anathema and vitupera-a friend of your mother, ask her tive, bald mis-statement and abu-jadvice. talk with her, explain your sive personalities are all within the point of view and ask for ner out- "rules. Most of suck talk, on both look,
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WOMEN'S INTERESTS
Jashion
Round The Shops
Easter eggs, bunnies and rach are beginning to appear in shop windows. True. this weather does not allow Many women to concentrate on the Easter Sunday costume which is always the herald "of spring. However, this climate, in the Colony is fickle and no doubt April 9 will be a sunny spring day.
PRE-VIEW
Library, Supreme Court
SPRING FOOTWEAR
TWINKLES
COLOUR
WITH
# THE NEW SHOES OF SPRING HAVE ASSUMED A DIE-, FERENT MEANING. When you step lito"any of the latest crea- -fions your feet will twinkia in the parade of "high-fashion."
Your flashing toes are to be encased in footwear of definite character this season, for no loafer are shoes “Just shoes." They were never more. Important as they not only serve as the balancer of the costume, but play a leading colour role.
One outstanding creator of smart | You will note the design on this shoes has introduced an open toe, page, a bow tops" the lacing for open heel type with stud qule, in spectator-sport costumes in the all of the lipstick colours from afternoon. This shoe is most com- By the middle 01 next famous beauticians. You've never fortable and very chic on the root. week all the specialty shops in our SOFT
PLATFORM SOLED
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the
more glorious, crelamen
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city will be ready to present their which exactly matches your lip-
in clientele with selections
stick, another the blue of your eve When indulging in actual exer- latest fashions and exactly correct shadow
cise, the platform soled sport shoes for early April days,
Schiaparelli "manifested an in-will provide a cushion of comfort Pinky-Tans
terest in bows this coming spring for your feet and used at every to the extent of pirming a huge step. When selecting this style you one to the matep of an open shoe, may allow your desires for colours LANE er far for bows impressed shoe to run riot. The brighter and designers who realize the dramatic, gayer the more fashionable and the feminine touch, and so this sea- you will find them, gloriously com-
tortable when tramping miles.
That is about the only way to really describe the new spring and summer hosiery colours CRAWFORD'S now have the latest In Deauvüle's stocking selections
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- the coming apparel of Warm son we will wear bows on our toes days. The orchid, belge, Yum- Yu and Boulevard shades blend perfectly with the new tones which all tend to vees towards tanish pinks.
Chiron, crepe and dull sheer stockings such as this selection re- quire clean shaven legs. You will And the sizes from. 8 to 10 with the retail prices: $3.50 and $3,95.
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When you invest in new footwear
sure to match your stockings, before you purchase, these new tunes cannot be carried in the head for they are entirely different in colour to the hose worn last year.
Easter Bunnet
GABARDINE SHOE
Rich and poor alike-their hearts are not satisfied unless they have a new Easter bonnet. It must be
The lastecized gabardine shoe, an old tradition, and too, a new cumbined with patent in this hat works wonders on the dispost-column. is an outstanding shoe
tion.
trends.
Atting the foot as svelte as а MAXOS In the Arcade have glove and every bit as comfortable. the "exact" new straw or fabric The latex treads on the under sur- hat for you.
Or they can do won face of the fabric make it possible ders with last year's straw which for this shoe to slip onto the foot may not follow the newer design without the necessity of the usual In this shop fabric hats ankle buckle. This style is suitable are much in evidence. They will for informal or formal artemoon be more popular this year and are and short length evening frock.
styles. made into large or small Rough' straws, definitely first inį fashion, veils are used a great deal, but, they do not descend beydhd motifs
Another shoe,suited to the whole scheme
of early spring costume and colours is fashioned
With the first signs of spring, everyone becomes shoe conscious, and makes hasty decisions about new lootwear without considering their wardrobe for the new season, Start your feet on a daring new venture this spring by, udulging them in some of the vivid hues rather than the same old black und blue... Colour was never more on the rampage than in shoes this spring and the more you'll see of It the more you'll like it.
FASHION
the brim, mainly put to use in from "Rhamgodies." This is pel CENTRE
fluffy, daring trimmings.
of a certain species of ringed lizard | and is made into smart designed footwear. bags and belts.
The dress selection in this same shop is small at present; however,
Just the right shoe for Hong- to-morrow the President Plerce will bring the newest and latest in kong's hot summer weather is made styles for the ladies morning, from a sheath of
coarse white afternoon and evening wardrobe, nesh; It wraps" the foot high in And remember or be warned, front and leaves the toes, and heel fashion centres in Europe and pen. "It may be dyed to match of America are shouting and emphati-contrast your dress. This particu- cally stating that Cotton is King or style le truly air-conditioned. in materials this spring and sun- mer. Day and Night
SUMMARY
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Paris broadcasts "Pretty clothes and pretty women are back on the map." The belle of 18 years ago is the new girl of to-day; she has taken the place of the glamour girl, Dressmakers in Parts and Ameri- ca have fallen very hard for ent- Stepping into the dressy picture tons and linens for the coming is the important gray in a lizard seasons. Cottons will be worn from sandal with a cerise-red platform, early daytime to late eveninga. RIVELLE'S, im the Arcade, Sounds a bit wild but very good. Not only in dresses but also in hats.
cer- Cotton evening gowns will the foot wit their selections of styles and looking on
trimmed with lace and extravagant materials will be worn morning,tain costumes and so very new.
English embroidery. noor and night in the coming months. Beautiful print frocks, tailored on new lines of full ákirts. much detau in the bodice, short sleeves and bolero, jackets.
Linen dresses with the new odd colours of pink and green com- bined, also, the definite bright yellow tone. And the fpating dinner and evening fröcks of soft sunset shades. Very unusual in a certain feature, colour or design, and all extremely tempting" and sultable.
and
PERFORATIONS
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Parts is making-frocks in kitchen. checks of pink and blue ginghain, with scalloped embroidery some with hip-length jackets. In day clothes the silhouette is captivating, young and gay as little girls who used to roll hoppe The tight Atting bodice makes the waist Jok tiny, circular skirts are 17 inches from the ground-and the prettiest petticoats that have ever been shown. There are many new taffeta petticoats up to the kneex
CHECKED COATS
There are many, many checked- materials used in sults; checked coats with plain skirts ́ ́ and' the other way around. Coats are tight Izem bust to hip-line with fared skirts,
New Uner bags initialled with zippers are not only essential but a complimentary accessory in the spring wardrobe. This shop has several on display, the price will amaze and please you. Be
Alwayn clean and fresh as they lạşındry well.
Cottons, in dresser for moming, There is an epidemic of per- It is very smart to have a loose afternoon
evening: sportsforations on the way with much wool coat in à pastel colour fasten- attire, hats, gadgets, and acces openness everywhere in toes and ed at the neck with one button-und sories are arriving this coming heels. Colours are clear and bright worn over print or dark plain week constgried to this specialty and the materials include reptile, dresses. The new slant on the shop. Faster is just three weeks kids, cottons, hetex, ribbon and bolero suit is that it is fitted and away and don't say we didn't tell various combinations of the former worn with a cummerbund, tight you, you and a picked-over The informal morning silks, from waist to bust line selection on April 5 when you prints and cottons, also the after- There are also polka dots from Aew spring Anery for the Eastern and evening frocks wil je bats to evening dresses, small ones coinplimented by the pump, dress for day and enormes ones for holidays.
tles or oxfords, sandals, with high evening,
Hata are hats again, the patiçakə heels supporting the fantastic de-
look his out: · Breton sailors · are signs and colour arrangement.
win half way back on the head. The smartest sport shoes for They may or may not have Httle spring and summer are designed streamers, but they at the head coloured reptile with semi-caban because the crown makes the hat. heel, many of course have the plat-Sailors galore. They are rougn: form sole, but it is not necessary straw mainly, mostly yelled, and will
sides, is "full of sound and fury. You may not have to accept all signifying nothing.?! but it serves to her suggestions but from them you blow off steam, for those who enjoy can learn much, she has lived such an outlet, and really does longer than you. Be patient, con- very little harm, save perhaps to tinue to study, grow, Inta, a fine, the nerves and ear drums of the strong and intelligent character
decide to bedeck yourselves 14
you are still quite young and have much to learn. "
(Each week in this columit FAITH PRIOR, answers quest tions of a personal nature sub- mitted by readers of the "Daily Press.")
FRIDAY, MARCH 17,
1939:
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Deauville
Hoisery
Spring & Summer
Shades"
Beige
• Boulevard
• Orchid
Yum-yam
Ladies' Salon
Sizes:
8 ∙101.
Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
Showing next week
Easter Style Selections
Prints for Afternoon
Cocktail & Evening Models.
RIVELLE
Gloucester. Arcade.
PAINTING FACES
Colour gives evidence of being as important in the months to come as it was throughout the fall. The eye is attuned to even the
most violent fuchsia, and shocking pink, while purple and plum look as friendly and familiar as black or brown. You will find these colours more becoming, ex- perts have been working like mad to perfect these shades matching spring costume tones. And new and better Hipsticks continue to pop up.
Lelong, with three fresh versions of his famous Duvetyn lipstick, packaged as always with the two additional test shades. The new colours are Boreale, Corsaire, a red-purple and Greñados, a soft, warm shade.
Dorothy Gray has a rich, purplish rose shade called. Plum. which is marvelous" for a light skin with a cream- rouge - made from a new starchless base in the same tone.
Richard ·Eudnut - has & new DuBarry lipstick called Fuchsia and leaves nothing to be desired. And Guerlain's lipstick has a very blue shade called Lilas, which is excellent for evening.
be worn straight, it down on the forehead and you will have to hold - your head bigh to see what is going
on
The old-fashioned hat pins arc back" Not to be used for decora-} tion but to pin hats on heads.
· EXCUSE FOR EARRINGS And according to pros and cons anything goes with your hair, wear
Tol 33186.
Silk braid trim on suit jacket distinguishes Eleanor Towell's semi-tailored suit of a fine blue woollen, worn by the MGM star with identical braid trim. Open-toed pumps in blue-suede and doe skin gloves in a soft beige completes, the ensemble which is a herald of forthcom- ing spring style,
it up or down, so long as you show daytime dresses also, 17 Inches your ears. This is a good excuse from the ground, for carrings.
Taffeta the
or och skirt length may be the swishes through and
bad news for bad legs but two in day clothes, evening dresses and inches in the length of skirt in the will even rustle in the evening right direction taken 10 years "of [costs. your age,
Outside of white there are mang - Don't get your stockings too Hght blues. Black is always smart and in colour!
navy a very distinguished, in fact In the new shoes the main point all the blue family are in the colour is colour. In evening slippers the picture besides green, pink, tobacco, colour predominates contrasting yellow and orchid. In contrast to coloured sandals with coloured these the clear modern colours dresses and gold and silver for appear in glazed chintz for even- black
ing, Your new evening dress will be Now, you do not have to belleve net, trimmed with face, Milles of every word of this, but that is what lace and a considerable amount of they are doing, in the main fashion black organza will be used for centres, to the spring and summer, evening Organza will be worn for wardrobes.